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Protect Your Farrier Practice by Understanding Legal Issues

By Todd Santoro posted on August 4, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

Society’s general understanding of the law is often shaped by what we see on television or in movies. The storylines depicted typically start with a search for the truth and end with a sense of justice served. In the real world, the law is not nearly as black and white; much more often, it’s shades of gray.

What’s the Best Retirement Plan for You?

This article was originally published Aug. 3, 2020 and has been updated.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 4, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

As a self-employed farrier, enrolling in an employer-sponsored retirement plan isn’t an option. You’re on your own and you want to get serious about saving for retirement by opening a dedicated account, but where do you start?

Survey Shows Differences in What Clients Pay

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on August 4, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds

The most common question farriers discuss is how much should they charge. The answer is never simple. Guidelines provided throughout this issue, especially those of Shelbyville, Ky., farrier Pat Broadus, show how complicated the formula can be.

Close up of a variety of horseshoes nails in a farrier's cart.

Explaining Your Expenses Can Educate Clients About Footcare Costs

By Dave Farley CF, APF-I posted on August 3, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

To build loyal customers, look for opportunities to educate your clients about footcare. This proves important when encountering clients who question the amount they pay for footcare. Rather than getting defensive, I like to provide insight. Most clients have little understanding of what it costs us to shoe their horses.

Hall of farrier Steve Kraus works on horse hoof.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring Clients

This article was originally published August 2, 2019 and has been updated.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on August 3, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

In an ideal and unrealistic world, horse owners would be model clients with mounts that had perfect conformation and feet. Rather, it’s necessary to ask questions and gain some knowledge about that horse and client before saying “yes.”

Farrier Pat Broadus shaping a shoe at a stall jack.

Your Costs Help Determine the Prices You Set

This article was originally published July 27, 2018 and has been updated.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 3, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

There are differences in how every farrier approaches his or her business. Still, the most common and effective way to manage the finances of a farrier business remains knowing what it costs to shoe a horse.

Farrier Jason Critton works with apprentice at a farrier rig outside.

5 Stages of Growth Unveils Plan for Success

By Tiffany Gardner CJF, APF-I posted on August 2, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

Being successful will mean different things to each person and the pictures of success will change as you go through different stages of life. Just as life has different stages, every small business will go through different stages of growth.

Farrier Lee Olsen establishes boundaries to separate personal and work times.

Set Boundaries for a Successful Farrier Practice

By Lee Olsen posted on August 2, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

Farriers are self-employed small business owners. Each one of us wants to work hard and earn lots of money. That’s possible, and with a little thought, we can make just as much money with less effort.

Close up of hot fitting for a horseshoe.

4 Easy Steps to Grow Your Business

By Jeff Cota posted on August 1, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

Six years ago, Wes Meyer was trimming and shoeing a lot of horses and making good money. Yet, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., farrier's practice wasn't doing as well as it should be. Meyer was chasing outstanding payments, his inventory was too high and his horses were losing shoes. He recognized the need for an improved way of doing business.

Farrier rasps back foot of black horse. Customers want to do business with people they can trust.

Promptness for Hoof-Care Appointment is a Sign of Integrity and Trustworthiness

By Doug Butler posted on August 1, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

The horse owner’s number one complaint concerning farriers is that they are always late for an appointment, according to a 2020 American Farriers Journal survey of horse owners who changed farriers in the past 3 years.

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Protect Your Farrier Practice by Understanding Legal Issues

What’s the Best Retirement Plan for You?

Survey Shows Differences in What Clients Pay

Explaining Your Expenses Can Educate Clients About Footcare Costs

Questions to Ask Before Hiring Clients

Your Costs Help Determine the Prices You Set

5 Stages of Growth Unveils Plan for Success

Set Boundaries for a Successful Farrier Practice

4 Easy Steps to Grow Your Business

Promptness for Hoof-Care Appointment is a Sign of Integrity and Trustworthiness

Top Articles

Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

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